Thunder Ridge Campground

in Pike and San Isabel National Forests

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
60 ft
Sites
21
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
Yes
Accessible sites
2
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Thunder Ridge Campground

Thunder Ridge Campground has 21 campsites with parking areas that are at least 30 feet. Sites 7, 8 and 21 are accessible. Facilities include tables, fire grates, drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. This is a standard, nonelectric campground. Reservations are recommended between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During peak season, this campground is a full-service campground. Pre-season and extended season have reduced service such as water, trash or a host may not be available.

Before you go

Season

May – October

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$28.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night.

Hours

Check in: 2 p.m. Check out: 12 p.m. (noon) Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Restrictions

Dogs must be leashed at all times. • Horses are not permitted on trails. • No discharge of firearms or fireworks. • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. • Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

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